Description
T3 Triiodothyronine is a hormone essential for the growth of the body. T3 and T4 act on almost every cell in the body, increasing the metabolism which increases protein synthesis and regulation of bone growth. Too little of these hormones can therefore have a major influence on various functions in the body that can lead to adverse effects or symptoms of the body. The thyroid gland is a butterfly shaped gland located on the front part of the neck under the Adam’s apple. There are two lobes in the body that connect to each other in the body (bridge), this is where the body produces T3 and T4. The thyroid gland not only works on the production of this product, the pituitary gland also plays a role in the production of T3 and T4. The pituitary gland is a peanut-shaped gland located at the back of the brain. The pituitary gland produces TSA (thyroid stimulating hormone), which requires the thyroid gland to produce and secrete T3.
The T3 hormone is also known as triiodothyronine, it is an active hormone that is constantly regulating the functions of our body. You have two types of T3, one that does not attach proteins to the blood and the other is the one that does attach proteins to the blood. T3 is a converted form of t4. Depending on the thyroid gland produces the hormone T4 which is then converted by an enzyme deiodinase via liver to the hormone T3.
